Asus Prime B650M-A AX II Wifi AM5 B650 DDR5 mATX Motherboard

Description

Asus Prime B650M-A AX II Wifi AM5 B650 DDR5 mATX Motherboard

The ASUS Prime B650M-A AX II WiFi mATX Motherboard is built for stability, performance, and future-ready connectivity. Designed for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors, it features the B650 chipset for high-speed performance. With support for DDR5 memory, it enables faster data transfer and improved multitasking. The micro-ATX form factor makes it ideal for compact builds without sacrificing essential features.

This motherboard includes PCIe 4.0 support for the GPU, and PCIe 5.0 support through the CPU for M.2 storage. It offers two M.2 slots and eight SATA ports, allowing flexible storage configurations. The integrated WiFi 6 and 2.5Gb Ethernet deliver fast and stable network performance. Whether gaming or working, you get seamless connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB Type-C support.

ASUS designed this board with comprehensive cooling solutions, including VRM heatsinks and hybrid fan headers. These features help maintain stable operation even under heavy workloads. The 5X Protection III safeguards components with overvoltage protection, stainless-steel I/O shields, and ESD guards. Aura Sync RGB headers allow customization, making it easy to personalize your system.

The ASUS Prime B650M-A AX II WiFi mATX Motherboard is an excellent choice for those who need a reliable, feature-packed motherboard. Its balance of performance, connectivity, and expandability makes it ideal for modern PC builds.

Specifications:

Model

PRIME B650M-A AX II

CPU

AMD Socket AM5 for AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
* Refer to www.asus.com for CPU support list.

Chipset

AMD B650 Chipset

Memory

4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 7600+(OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200/5000/4800 ECC and Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Dual Channel Memory Architecture
Supports AMD Extended Profiles for Overclocking (EXPO™)
OptiMem II
* Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

1 x DisplayPort**
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI® port***
* Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to AMD CPU specifications.
** Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
*** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI® 2.1.

Expansion Slots

AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors*
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x8/x4 mode)**
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
AMD B650 Chipset
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x1 mode)
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
** Specifications vary by CPU types.

Storage

Total supports 2 x M.2 slots and 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Desktop Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
AMD B650 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports**
* AMD RAIDXpert2 Technology supports both PCIe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10.
** The SATA6G_E12/E34 ports cannot support RAID.
** SATA6G_E34 ports will be disabled with some 8000 Series processors.

Ethernet

1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet

Wireless & Bluetooth

Wi-Fi 6
2×2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5GHz frequency band
Bluetooth® v5.2*
* The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer’s website for the latest specifications.

USB

Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 7 ports)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

Audio

Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
– Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
– Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
– Audio Shielding
– Premium audio capacitors
– Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.

Back Panel I/O Ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (2 x Type-A)
4 x USB 2.0 ports (4 x Type-A)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI® port
1 x Wi-Fi Module
1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port
3 x Audio jacks
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port

Internal I/O Connectors

Fan and Cooling related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
3 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
Power related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector
Storage related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
USB
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports USB Type-C® )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Miscellaneous
3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x Aura RGB header
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x COM Port header
1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Speaker header
1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header

Special Features

ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
– DIGI+ VRM
– LANGuard
– Overvoltage Protection
– Safeslot Core+
– Stainless-Steel Back I/O
ASUS Q-Design
– Q-DIMM
– Q-LED Core
– Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
– VRM heatsink design
ASUS EZ DIY
– BIOS FlashBack™ button
– BIOS FlashBack™ LED
Aura Sync
– Aura RGB header
– Addressable Gen 2 headers

Software Features

ASUS Exclusive Software
Armoury Crate
– Aura Creator
– Aura Sync
– Fan Xpert 2+
– Power Saving
AI Suite 3
– TurboV EVO
– DIGI+ VRM
– PC Cleaner
ASUS CPU-Z
Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial version)
WinRAR
UEFI BIOS
ASUS EZ DIY
– ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
– ASUS EZ Flash 3
– ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode

BIOS

256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Manageability

WOL by PME, PXE

Accessories

Cables
2 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
Miscellaneous
1 x ASUS Wi-Fi moving antennas
1 x I/O Shield
1 x Screw Package for M.2 SSD
Documentation
1 x User guide

Operating System

Windows® 11, Windows® 10 64-bit

Form Factor

mATX Form Factor
9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )

 

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